The CRUX: True Survival Stories
Are you drawn to thrilling survival stories where characters overcome impossible odds? The Crux: True Survival Stories is your podcast. Join us for gripping tales of resilience and invaluable insights into wilderness survival and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Hosted by Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, both passionate about wilderness and medicine, our podcast is fueled by real-life stories and the pivotal moments that determine life or death outcomes.
Tune in for captivating narratives that entertain and educate. Airing every Monday!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 183
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Disaster Strikes! The Silent Killer Next Door: Carbon Monoxide's Deadly Deception | E 162
In this episode of Disaster Strikes, host Kaycee McIntosh tackles the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, often referred to as the 'silent killer.' This episode examines real-life tragedies, explai…
The Voluntary Castaway: Dr. Bombard's Revolutionary Atlantic Crossing | E 161
In this episode, join Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh as they dive into the astonishing story of Dr. Alain Bombard, a French physician and biologist who, in 1952, undertook an audacious scientif…
A Boy, A Desert, and A Hero Dog: The Incredible Survival of Bodin Allen | E 160
This episode of The Crux True Survival Story Podcast follows the remarkable tale of 2-year-old Boden Allen who survived a seven-mile journey through the hazardous Arizona desert, thanks to the protec…
Disaster Strikes! The Mysterious Disappearance of Ranger Randy Morganson | E 159
In this episode of 'Disaster Strikes,' host Julie Henningsin dives into the haunting story of Randy Morganson, a legendary backcountry ranger who vanished without a trace in California's Sierra Nevad…
Dark Waters, Circling Death: The USS Indianapolis Disaster | E 158
In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into the harrowing survival story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, which sank in July 194…
In the Jaws of Polar Bears: Surviving Arctic's Apex Predator | E 157
In this episode of The Crux, Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, delve into the terrifying encounters between humans and polar bears. The episode recounts the harrowing survival stories of individu…
Disaster Strikes! Tragedy in Death Valley: The German Tourist Mystery | E 156
In this inaugural episode of the new podcast segment 'Disaster Strikes,' host Kaycee McIntosh, joined by Julie Henningsen, explores a tragic outdoor adventure case. They recount the story of four Ger…
Alone in Antarctica: Richard Byrd's Deadly Solitude | E 155
In this episode of The Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh explore the harrowing experience of Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd in Antarctica during the winte…
Matt Reum's Remarkable Recovery After Being Trapped in His Truck for Six Days | E 154
In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, host Kaycee Macintosh revisits the remarkable survival story of Matt Ruem, who endured six grueling days trapped in his truck after an accident on I-90 …
Six Days Trapped in his Truck: The Impossible Survival of Matt Reum | E153
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…
Swallowed by Sandy: The Hollywood Ship's Last Voyage and the Heroes Who Saved Its Crew | E 152
In this episode of 'The Crux True Survival Story Podcast,' medical professionals and wilderness survival enthusiasts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the dramatic tale of the Coast Guard'…
Against All Odds: How a 13-Year-Old Boy Saved His Father in the Wilderness | E151
In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen bring you the extraordinary tale of David Finlayson and his 13-year-old son Charlie—a story that re…
The Barefoot Bandit: Colton Harris-Moore's Extraordinary Crime Spree and Survival Saga | E 150
In this episode of 'The Crux True Survival Stories,' hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into the extraordinary life of Colton Harris Moore, also known as the Barefoot Bandit. The episod…
The Coldest Night: Rob Gerings 12-Hour Fight for Survival | E 149
The Coldest Night: Rob Gering's 12-Hour Fight for Survival
In this episode of Crux True Survival Stories, host Kaycee McIntosh interviews Rob Gering, who recounts his harrowing experience of survivin…
Wrong Turn: The Kim Family Tragedy on Bear Camp Road | E 148
In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh, joined by Julie Henningsen, delves into the tragic survival story of the Kim family. What began as a joyful Thanksgiving 2006…
12 Seconds: A Pro Snowmobiler's Life-Changing Moment | E 147
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matt Potratz, a former professional snowmobiler whose life changed forever in a devastating avalanche in 2009. Before the accident, Matt was living what man…
Hunted Becomes Hunter: The Vengeful Whale and the Essex | E 146
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When Pet Becomes Predator: A 10-Minute Battle with a Domesticated Buck | E 145
In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, host Kaycee McIntosh interviews Mike Theis from Balltown, Iowa, who recounts his terrifying encounter with his own pet deer. After a decade of peace…
Terrors on the River of Doubt: Roosevelt's Most Dangerous Adventure | E 144
In this episode of The Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh delve into Theodore Roosevelt's perilous 1914 expedition through the Amazon's River of Doubt. The p…
Buried Alive: Anna Conrad's Five-Day Fight Beneath the Snow | E 143
In this gripping episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, host Kaycee McIntosh and co-host Julie Henningsen recount the harrowing story of Anna Conrad, who survived five days buried under an avalan…